UK Report September 2024

UK Report - Issue 135

02 September 2024

UK Report September 2024

Overview

Contents

PUBLISHER'S COVER NOTE

• New Data Protection Bill should help reset the UK’s relationship with the EU

COMMENT

• Data sharing takes centre stage in government’s plans

LEAD STORIES

• The new government’s strategy - a Labour of (digital) love?
  A Digital Information and Smart Data Bill has been promised, but no comprehensive AI regulation. Nicola Fulford and Robert Fett of Hogan Lovells analyse the government’s approach.
• Vendor management in AI: Must-ask questions and crucial clauses
  Organisations looking to buy in AI systems should review their vendor due diligence questionnaires and much more, say Liza Vernygorova and Emma Erskine-Fox of TLT.

ANALYSIS

• Is the cookie finally crumbling?

MANAGEMENT

• Data protection apprenticeship scheme aims to fill skills gap
• The Data Protection Officer’s guide to data ownership
• The emerging role of privacy architects
• UK-US Data Bridge: Practical tips

NEWS IN BRIEF

• ICO may fine Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd over £6m
• New ministerial team for digital sector
• UK/EU/US issue a joint statement on AI
• Awareness of ICO low compared with other regulators
• TikTok accepts Ofcom £1.875m fine for providing inaccurate data on safety controls
• Open Rights Group complains to ICO about Meta’s AI plans
• Jersey Data Protection Authority appoints Elizabeth Denham as its new Chair